The need for blood donations has soared along with COVID-19 deaths, which are closing in on 400,000 in the United States and just hit a new daily record of more than 4,300.
Blood shortages have been reported nationwide during the coronavirus pandemic, with life-saving blood supplies dwindling, putting patients in emergency rooms and hospitals at risk.Â
Franciscan Health Michigan City has scheduled two blood drives to help make up for the lack of donations taking place at workplaces and schools during a time of remote work and e-learning.
Versiti Blood Center will accept donations outside Entrance A at the hospital, at 3500 Franciscan Way, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 and from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28.
New Year s Eve wedding
Jason Anderson and Amber Ziller stand on their front porch to get married New Yearâs Eve. Joining them are their sons, from left, Jay, 16, Gavin, 6, and Aiden, 10. John Luke, The Times
New Year s Eve wedding
Margie Salazar celebrates following the wedding of Jason Anderson and her daughter, Amber Ziller, who got married New Yearâs Eve with COVID-modified plans. John Luke, The Times
New Year s Eve wedding
Friends and family look on as Jason Anderson and Amber Ziller get married outside their Hobart home on New Yearâs Eve. John Luke, The Times
New Year s Eve wedding
Honoring Our Nurses
Nurses comfort, care, educate, console, relate, endear and provide direction and assistance. They are at the forefront when we are sick; their work responsibilities immense, their efforts tireless and their commitment endless. They are the heart and soul of medical facilities including residential care, hospitals, clinics, doctorsâ offices, schools, in-home care and much more.
To celebrate National Nurse Week, May 6-12, 2019, The Times Media Co.; Title Sponsor, Methodist Hospitals; Presenting Sponsors Franciscan Health; Community Healthcare System; Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana; Castle Subaru/Mitsubishi; University of St. Francis â Crown Point; Indiana University-Northwest; and Pinnacle Hospital, are showing our true appreciation for area nurses with nominations and evaluation, a section and planned events.
GARY â Members of the city s Common Council have signaled they plan to formally support a ban on new charter schools citywide as the Gary Community School Corp. attempts to right its finances and boost enrollment.
All but one council member â Councilman Dwight Williams â agreed at the legislative body s first meeting of the year on Monday to sign on as a co-sponsor to a resolution supporting a moratorium. The resolution was originally sponsored by Council President William Godwin, D-1st, and Tai Adkins, D-4th.
Contacted Wednesday for comment, Williams said he supports the moratorium but is seeking a thorough discussion on what that moratorium means for education choices in Gary.Â